Archive for April, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to the new HOTB officers elected at the April Quarterly meeting held at the home of Peter Reid.

President – Neil Ryan III

Secretary – Aldo Watkins

Treasurer – James Patterson

So feel free to come out to any of the events, and say hello to the current and officers elect. The new board will officially take over July 1st, and the current officers will help with the transition process till that date. We ask that you support these fine guys as they bring new and fresh ideas to the club…they will really appreciate it….and I know they will do a GREAT job.

I also want to take this time to thank all of you for supporting the current board over the past year, and it is our hope that we have served you well. We have had a fun time and hope you have too.

We have many events coming up in the next few months and hope that you are able to attend. UNRUN 7, Lonestar 23, the Anniversary Party, Pride just to name a few. So come on out, bring a friend, enjoy a good time with your Bear brothers.

Come join the HOT Bears as we help others during our annual fundraising weekend. This years charities are OUT Youth and People’s Clinic. We will also crown our HOT Bear representatives for 2011 at the HOT Bear contest on Saturday….and close out the weekend with a Super Sunday Beer Bust. For more information go to:

If you are interested in competing in the Mr. HOTB contest, we are looking for about 10-12 contestants. Its a fun, lighthearted contest, and helps raise money for our designated charities…..OUT Youth and the People’s Clinic. If you need more information, please contact…. officers@heartoftexasbears.org.

Many of you have enjoyed the annual campout at Texas Conference of Clubs “Back to the Woods.” It’s a great weekend and one that I look forward too every year. There are other events at TCC you may like to consider. One of them takes place over Memorial Day weekend. It is called LoneStar.

This year, LoneStar # 23 will be a Carnival Themed 4 day 3 night campout. The current fee includes a campsite, food, beer, cocktail parties, games, and all of the camaraderie you can expect from a long weekend run. Of course there are accommodations available in the bunkhouse as well as spaces for trailers. The two shows put on will include a contest for Mr, MS, and Miss LoneStar. The event typically gets 100+ attendees.

Open to anyone over 21, LoneStar is put on by all member clubs across Texas including: Austin Gay Nudists, Bound by Desire, Chain of Command, TCC Independents, Cowtown Leathermen, Misfits, Discipline Corps, Heart Of Texas Bears, Houston Area Bears, LoneStar Leathermen, Dallas Motor Cycle Corps, Colt 45’s, Touch of Leather, and Trinity River Bears. Lead my your truly, the HOT Bears have been asked to make the Saturday morning breakfast.

I would love to have my fellow club members join me for the weekend. It’s a great way to kick off the summer. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to email me direct. Flyfsh_peter@yahoo.com